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CORK MAYOR IS IN VALLEY OFJHADOW McSwiney Sinking Fast: Bel fast Spends Night and Day of Feverish Worry Raid a ballroom. OFFICERSARfEXPELLED (By Associated Press) LONDON. Sept. 1 Lord Mayor Ter ence MacSwiney of Cork spent a restful night in Brixton prison and secured several snatches of sleep. This morn Ing, however, there were unmistak able signs of sinking as a result of his long hunger strike. Mayor MacSwin ey s brother remained with him dur ing the night, Late morning editions of London newspapers said he was sinking rapidly. A complete numbness of the limbs tias developed and MacSwiney could no longer speak because of weakness, it is said. Lord Stamfordham, private secretary to King George, has replied to a letter from Horatio William Bottomley, member of parliament, urging tho release of MacSwiney, He told Mr. Bottomley that, even if the king favored the release of the mayor of Cork, it could be effected only by the sovereign's personal action in the face of the advice of his ministers, with the presumable result that they would resign. Would Create Crista He declared, also there was the further risk that the "country at large might regard the price paid too high tor the object obtained and blame the king for creating a grave political crisis at a time of special national stress. BELFAST, Ireland, September I. Fighting was resumed here this morning between Nationalists, Unionist shipyard workers from tho Shankhill district and troops. Heavy firing continued nearly half an hour and it Is feared the casualty list Is heavy Th fighting centered about North street. That thoroughfare was thronged with shipyard workers at eight o'clock. Suddenly there was a series of revolv er shots apparently coming from Mill field, which is the. center of the Nat ionalist streets abutting on North street. Get Behind Convenient Wall ; 11 Nearby military - pickets rushed to the scene, took shelter behind walls and poured in a fierce fire, which was retained by snipers. The battle was accompanied by the shrieking of mill and foundry sirens. . Matters finally became too hot for the Sinn Feiners and they were dislodged with the aid of an armored car. The shipyard workers In their zeal to help the soldiers became a nuisance and the commanding officers asked them to withdraw. Tramcars, caught between the op posing forces ran a gauntlet of bullets, the drivers cowering over their wheels and the passengers lying on the floor Enforcement of the curfew ordin ance coming last night had a quieting effect. All persons without permits were compelled to leave the streets at 10:30 o'clock and all tram cars ceased running at nine o'clock. Before midnight the streets were al most deserted, and only a few per sons without permits were arrested There were several fires in various sections of the town during the early evening, but no serious rioting oc curred. Although Belfast was far from peace ful yesterday, there was nothing similar to the wild scenes of Monday Sporadic outbreaks occurred, however, the worst being on Old Lodge road, on the north side of the city, where sol diers fired on a mob during the fore noon. Another Riot at Hub Another riot took place at Castle Junction, the Hub of Belfast, where nationalists began an attack in the afternoon giving rise to a situation so serious that troops were summoned When the disorder continued, the sol diers fired and dispersed the rioters several causalties being inflicted. Efforts are being made to have Ulster volunteers accepted as patrol men by the police authorities, but the latter have been reluctant to assent to the scheme. The volunteers' claims have been conceaea at l-asDurn, near here, and the civilian patrol has been doina: valuable work. Sinn Fein police did duty in the Falls district on Monday night, but of course without the knowledge of the author! ties. They closed public houses in that part of the city during tho time they were on duty. Unionist Youths at Work. Their work was emulated, though rot in the same spirit, by Unionists youths in various parts of the city yesterday.. These men continued their campaign of incendiarism against nationalist licensed houses. Massed armed raiders invaded a ballroom at the Ross Clare hotel. County Wexford, on Monday night while a fancy ball was in full swing. They compelled the dancers to raise their hands above their heads, after which the guests were searched and a number of military and naval officers wore expelled. These officers were admonished they were not permitted to mingle socially with the people as they belonged to the army of occupation. Several ladies were sent home on the alleged ground that they were improperly or insufficiently clad. When the raiders withdrew no attempt was made to renew the dancing. Brooklyn Still Is Walking , NEW YORK. Sept 1, Brooklyn " rapid transit strikers, in mass ' meeting today, voted to remain out, rejecting the offer of Federal Judge Maier, legal custodian of the company, to submit all except financial grievances to a board of arbitration.

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Mother Causes Trouble Mrs. Mannix. This quiet little woman, 88 years old, is the Innocent cause of an international situation that for a time promised grave complications. She is Mrs. Mannix, mother of the Australian prelate. Archbishop Mannix's desire to visit his mother at his birthplace in County Cork, Ireland, was frustrated by the English for political reasons, due to the Irish situation. Their act was bitterly resented by Irish sympathizers in America. I. H. G. WORKERS HERE WILL SHARE PROFITS, SAYS ANNOUNCEMENT The Richmond plant of the Inter national Harvester company will par ticipate in the extra compensation and stock ownership Plan of the com pany, says aji announcement Wednesday, This quiets a doubt about the participation of Richmond employes in the plan, which Is rated as one of the best in the United states. The new plan was adopted by the stockholders on July 29. 1920, and the full details were printed in The Palladium. Que of Its purposes, Bays the an nouncement, is to strengthen the com munity interest between the company and its employes and to reward con tinued and efficient service. "The officers and directors are con vinced that annual investment by the employes of a part of their extra compensation In the company's stock and their continued ownership of such stock should and will be distinct incentives for each employe to contrib ute bis fullest ehare toward the success of the business," says the etate-. ment"Upon the degree of success thus achieved will depend the amount of extra compensation available for distribution year by year among the employes. Points Out Value of Teamwork Since the company's business Is principally dependent upon agriculture, the extent of its yearly earnings is affected in a considerable degree by crop conditions which are beyond human control. However, a substantial part of each year's earnings depends on intelligent, unflagging team work throughout the organization, in cluding all the employes and officers which the individual employes, put J into this' team Work will largely determine the amount of extra compensation. "It is within the power of each employe to add something to the extra compensation fund in which he will share. Every moment of time or ounce of material saved, every effort or suggestion that increases production or sales or improves service, carries its distinct contribution into this fund." AFRAID U.S. CITIZEN EXECUTED BY BANDITS (By Associated Ptess) MEXICO CITY. Sept. 1 Complete lack of information relative to the whereabouts of "Sandy" Gardiner, a United States citizen and W. B. Johnson, a British subject, who were kidnapped more than a week ago by Pedro Zamora, the Jalisco bandit, gives rise to fears that both may have been executed by the outlaw. The faint hope that the prisoners made their escape during the recent fight at Rancho Divisidero between the bandits and government troops is waning with the failure to receive tidings from them or from their re leased companions. General P. Elias Calles, secretary of war, is in Guaralajara for the purpose of giving assurance that government troops will not relent in their pursuit of the outlaws. NEW ENGLAND PRIORITY SUSPENDED FOR 5 DAYS (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Sept 1. Owing to congestion of coal at Atlantic ports, the interstate commerce committee suspended for five days, beginning tomorrow, giving priority to coal shipments by water to the New England states. OPEN ALL DAY Richmond stores and business houses that have been closed a half day on Thursdays will be open all day tomorrow. The shopping public is asked to heed this notice. Beginning with Thursday, all concerns that granted their employes a half holiday will be open all day.

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SHOOT FROM HEIGHT INTO W.VA.T0WN t. - ,. Sheriff Asks Troops Sent to Pike County, Ky. Dissat isfaction Indicated Among Anthracite Men. TRY TO AVERT STRIKE WILLIAMSON, W. Va.. Sept. 1. Firing from the wooded heights upon the village of Chatteroy in the coal Etrike county near here continued during the most of the night, according to belated Information from there this afternoon. Attacks also were renewed upon mine No. 2 of the Packer Coal com pany, 12 miles from here. Reinforce ments of federal soldiers were sent to both places. Only eight soldiers were on duty in Chatteroy when the shooting from the mountainside began, but they returned the fire. The commercial wire. it Is said, had been cut earlier in the evening, but news of the attack was sent to military headquarters at Sycamore Hollow, near here, and reinforce ments were hurried to the town. Noth ing is known here as to the outcome of the fight. Pike County Alarmed The situation in Pike county, on the tug river In Kentucky, caused some apprehension because of the reported extension of the strike in mines along Pond creek. It was also stated that Kentucky guardsmen on duty In the county have received orders to return, which, if true, would leave the district without military protection, as the federal troops were sent here to preserve order In West Virginia only. FRANKFORT, Ky.. Sept. 1. A message to Governor Morrow today from the sheriff of Pike county, Ky., asked that state troops be sent to the Tug river coal field strike area. A statement from the state house merely eaid that trouble among the striking coal miners apparently was imminent, with the probability that local authorities could not control It. Governor Morrow is out of the city. HAZLBTON, Pa.. Sept. 1. The full scale committee of the United Mine Workers of the three anthracite dis tricts met here today to decide on a policy regarding the acceptance of the award of the coal commission approved by President Wilson on Monday. Despite the dissatisfaction expressed by officers and men of the union with the terms of the award some of the leaders, said they believe the award will be accepted; and efforts will be made to have sew demands presented to the operators. This would be following the plan recently adopted by the bituminous miners who received additional concessions after the award of the soft coal commission was made. Ie is expected, according to the leaders that there will be a fight waged by some members of the scale committee against acceptance of the award. Committee to Meet Operators. The scale committee is expected to formulate this policy before it meets the scale committee of the otera.tors Joint f sion in Scranton tomorrow. i uc inccLing was cawea uy oecreiary of Labor Wilson for the purpose of writing the terms of the award into a two year contract. The situation in the anthracite field has been somewhat complicated by the so-called insurgent movement headed by the group of miners who are said to be opposed to the policy of the present officers of District No. 1, which included the Northern anthracite region. These "insurgents" pro tested against the award being approved, which drew from President Wilson a sharp reply that if the protest was a threat the challenge would be accepted. This group of miners met in Wilkesbarre today to voice further their opposition against the award. They are supported by about 10,000 men of the Pennsylvania coal company who have been on strike nearly two months against the contract system of mining, with the result that there is considerable unrest in the upper fields. WILKESBARRE. Pa., Sept. 1. Miners opposed to the present leadership of the United Mine Workers of America, met here today under the leadership of Enoch Williams to decide upon what steps they will take further to voice their disapproval fo the recent award of the coal commission. Delegates from all sections of the anthracite region were expected and leaders of the "insurgents" movement declared that men in all sections are ready to lay down their tools and quit work if it Is decided to strike as a protest against tne terms of the award. Leaders Urge Fulfilment. While the leaders of Uie union are urging their members to abide by the terms of the award and bend their efforts to secure modifications through regular channels without ceasing work, the "insurgents" are insisting that the men be called out, until all their demands have been met. Since President Wilson, the "insurgent" leaders have refrained from making public utterance of Iheir plans. Today's meeting is expected to consider the reply of the president to their recnt communication and it is declared by their leaders demands will be formulated for presentation to the coal companies direct. Colver Leaves Commission (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Sept. 1. Chairman B. Colver, of the federal trade commissionmission notified President Wilson today that he did not wish his name considered for re-appointment to the commission at the expiration of his term. Sept 25. In his letter to the president, Colver said he desired to engage in private buisness.

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Sinn Feiners and Laborites Hold Protest Meeting in London Square 'Vfsl Ip Wfi villi

Irish demonstration In Trafalgar Square, London. Sinn Feiners and sympathetic English Laborites recently congregated by thousands in Trafalgar Square, London, to protest against the government's policy toward Ireland. Fiery speeches were delivered and great excitement prevailed. Hundreds of armed police were deployed about the square to keep the crowd from being turned into a dangerous mob.

1,000 Shots Fired hy U.S. Troops at W. Va., Rioters; Battle Casualties, None (By Associated Press) WILLIAMSON, W. Va., Sept. 1. Two skirmishes between United States infantrymen and mobs, during which more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition were said to have been fired, and in which machine guns were used by the soldiers, the issuance of an official bulletin by the United Mine Workers declaring a strike of miners at Ponderick, Ky., next Monday, and a public statement by President C. F. Keeney of District 17 of the United ; Mine Workers declaring that the sending of federal troops into the West Virginia coal fields resulted from "an understanding" between Governor Cornwell of this state and Governor Morrow of Kentucky, characterized the disturbed industrial situation here yesterday. . Yesterday "mornThga mob of 200 men. formed on both sides of the mountain above Chattaroy and began a threatening march toward the homes of the officials and the workings of the Howard colliery company. This band was challenged by a corporal's guard of infantry and put to flight. A number of shots were exchanged in the running encounter. Larger Force Tries It. Later in the day a larger force attempted an armed attack on the Thaker coal and coke company at Thaker. The soldiers on guard swept the surrounding woods with machine gun fire and routed the invaders. So far as is known nobody was killed in the fusillade. Following this a conference was held by Colonel Burkhardt in com mand of the troops and the civil au thorities, and although no statement was issued after the meeting a report rapidly spread that the declaration of military law might be hourly expected. COX BUCKLES DOWN TO STATE'S BUSINESS (By Associated Press) COLUMBUS, O., Sept. 1. Governor Cox was prepared today to devote practically his entire time to state matters which have been collecting fqr several days, and to get his office in shape to leave in Thursday night when he starts on his western tour which will take him to the Pacific coast. It is probable that during the day he will take enough time off to make a short address to members of th9 Democratic Women's state central committee, which meets here for the purpose of appointing a women's Btate executive committee that will work in conjunction with the men's committee in managing the state campaign. It also is probable that the governor will hold some conferences with state leaders concerning conduct of the state campaign. Weather Forecast For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Fair lonight and Thursday; cooler in south and west portions tonight. Temperatures Yesterday Maximum .....SI Minimum 57 Today Noon 72 For Wayne County, by W. E. Moore Fair and continued cool tonight and Thursday; minimum temperatures Wednesday night about 50 or slightly below. General Conditions The unsettled conditions of the past few days have! given away to generally fair weather east of the Rocky mountains, excepting along the Atlantic coast, where it Is showery, and also over a few of the southern states. The cool wave which arrived Tuesday night is expected to reach a climax Wednesday night, with temperatures below normal all over the central states. Temperature of 30 above occurred Tuesday at Yellowstone Park, Wyoming, with killing frosts. Light frosts occurred at sev j eral other places. Temperatures will be moderate during the daytime.

SEPT. 1, 1920.

ORGANIZE REPUBLICAN SERVICE MEN'S CLUB; DEMOCRATIC SPEAKERS MAKE COUNTY TOUR

A Wayne County Ex-service Men's Republican club Is being organized, it was announced Wednesday at the county Republican headquarters in this city. The officers of the club will be John Dietz, president, a veteran of the Civil War; Carl Wadman, vice president, a veteran of the Spanish-American War, W. HAYS DEPRECATES SLINGING OF MUD BY EITHER MAJOR PARTY V By Acltd Press) CHICAGO, Sept. 1. Chairman Will Hays of the Republican national committee, opening the mid-western conference of Republican party leaders here today, deplored the hurling of charges and counter charges, between the Republicans and Democrats, and challenged the Democratic attempt to solve the problems confronting the country rather than to take time in backbiting, pulling and hauling. "Serious problems confront the people,." said he, "and honest effort to help the electorate to act intelligently on these problems is the real duty of the political committee. To the discharge of this duty we propose to direct our efforts, and we invite the opposition to do likewise." Discuss Progress of Campaign. The progress of the Republican presidential campaign was discussed. The meeting will last two days. A separate meeting was held in the afternoon by the women in attendnce at the conference to take up the plan of campaign based upon the ratification of the sufrage amendment, and participation of women in the November election. Connecticut Legislature Sept. 14. It was pointed out that the Connecticut legislature will meet in special session Sept. 14. and is counted upon to furnish a ratifying vote even should there be any doubt about Tennessee. Representation at the conference Included 17 states Arkansas, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan. Minnesota, Missouri, Ne braska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and West Virginia, Ed Wasmuth There. The state chairmen who had arrnged to be present at the conference were A. C. Remmel, Arkansas, E. M. Wasmuth, Indiana, Charles Rawson, Iowa, C. S. Searcy, Kentucky, Bert Cady, Michigan; C. H. Adams, Minnesota; C. A. McCloud, Nebraska; George Clark, Ohio; James Harris, Oklahoma; W. H. King, South Dako J ta; H. A. Motter, Kansas, and J. C Hughes, Missouri, who arrived yesterday. State chairmen who were unable to participate sent representatives. National commtteemen nd chairmen ass cated in the women's activities in the various western states, took part in the general council this morninf. DETROIT, Sept. 1. A delegation of Michigan Republicans will go to Marlon, Ohio. Sept. 11 to pay a visit lo Senator Harding, Republican presidentll nominee, 'state headqurters announced here today. Senator Harding will address the party, which is expected to number several hundred, from his front porch during the afternoon. Richmond Ministers Will Meet on September 13 The Rev. Frank A. Dressel. president of the Richmond Ministerial association, announced Wednesday that the first meeting of the association will be called for Sept. 13. This will be the first meeting of the new year, as the fiscal year ends on the last Monday la June. He said he knew of no definite plans now, but that the committees to serve for" the ensuing year would be appointed at

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and Victor Newman, secretary, a veteran of the World War. Former soldiers, sailors and marines residing in Wayne county, who

are affiliated with the Republican and who have served the nation In any of its wars are invited to join the organization, the purpose of which Is (Continued on Page Ten) POLAND FLOUTS U.S., CLAIMING STRATEGY MUST RULE ACTION WASHINGTON. Sept. 1. Poland has answered the admonition of the United States that the Polish armies halt at the ethnographic frontier of Poland, with the statement that strategic considerations must govern her course. WARSAW, Sept. 1. George Tchitch erin, Russian soviet foreign minister. in a wireless message received today ays he is happy to note the Polish government has declared itself in favor of peace but threatens a new offensive if the Poles "do not confirm their acts to their promises." M. Tchitcherin asserts that the fighting power of the soviet armies has not diminished in the least. A new volunteer army which is already assuming respectable proportions, is being formed by the Russian National committee, founded in this city by Boris Savinkoff, Russian war minister during the Kerensky regime and M. Hobitchev, social democratic leader in Russia. M. Savinkoff fought as a Polish volunteer during the battle waged along the banks of the Bug river against the Bolsheviki forces which attempted to take Warsaw. The committee's program comprises establishment in Russia of a Republican democratic regime, distribution of land among peasant sand wide provincial autonomy. Polish forces advancing toward Grodno nearly reached the banks of the Neimen river which flows past Grodno toward the north, according to reports from the northeastern front. Tk . r UJ., has been recovered by Polish and Ukranian troops who are masters of all the crossings of the Dneistt-r river. Pursuit continues of the Bolshevik forces which appeared along the upper reaches of the lug. In the region of Przemyslany, 25 miles southeast of Lemberg, the Poles have scattered soviet furces that attempted to start an offensive operation. General Pawlenko's Ukranian columns, which crossed the Dniester river south of the city of Buczacz. have developed their offensive successfully, obliging the Bolsheviki west of the Sereth river to retreat hurriedly in order to avoid being surrounded. LONDON. Sept. 1 Polish forces have attacked Lithuanian troops near Augustowo about 30 miles northwest of Grodna. according to a telegram from Kovno to the Lithuanian representatives in London. Recent advices from Lithuania have referred to a boundary dispute between that country and Poland. Files Damage Complaint Against Miss Monarch A complaint asking damages in the sum of $1,008.15 for the wrecking of his automobile as a result of a collision with a car driven by Miss Bonita Monarch, daughter of Mr.- and Mrs. Lamar Monarch of this city, has been filed In circuit court against Miss Monarch by Robert Hudson, of Richmond. In his complaint Hudson alleges that last July while he was operating his car at South Eighth and A streets at slow rate of speed, Miss . Monarch, while driving her car at a speed of 30 miles an hour, collided with his machine with such force that it was overturned. Hudson avers that his ma chine was damaged to the amount of I (633.15 and that he was compelled to

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HE HASN'T ANY EVIDENCE SAYS GEORGE WHITE Entire Matter in Hands ol Nominee, Democratic Chairman Tells Probe Committee Calls Book "Sinister". SHARP CLASHES OCCUR (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Sept. 1. George White. Democratic national chairman, said on the stand today before the senate committee investigating campaign expenditures that he had no evidence to sustain any one of the charges made by Governor Cox, his party's presidential nominee, as to Republican campaign funds and quotas, or the alleged desire of contributors "to have back of them in industrial centers the bayo nets of their puppets in office." He told Senator Kenyon that he be lieved that the charges were true, because he had confidence In Governor Cox. but that ha had not discussed them in detail with the nominee, and brought nothing from him to aid the committee In sifting them. "I talked with Governor Cox last Sunday for a few minutes," said Mr. White. "I asked him 'Are you sure of your ground?' He said he was and I told him, 'You are the boss and you run it." "Isn't It His Duty?" Senator Kenyon asked If Mr. White did not consider it the "duty of the men who have this evidence, if it ex ists, to give it to us if thev are presi dential candidates or not?" When the witness did not reply the cahirman said he realized that the query might be embarrassing and he would not press it out of respect of Mr. White s relation with Mr. Cox. Pressed by his questioners Mr. White said he was willing to abide by the judgment of Governor Cox as to when the material should be furnished the committee. "It is the Idea then that we are to sit here and wait until Governor Cox is ready to come to us?" asked Senator Kenyon. "I did not say that," said Mr. White. "But you have speaking trips arranged for Mr. Cox next week and would not wish to interfere with that,' argued Senator Kenyon. "In fact, we have no desire to interfere with it." "The committee has jurisdiction over its own affairs,' said Mr. White. Senator Kenyon. read to the witness telegrams from Governor Cox" Id the committee and Senator Reed, a member, dated Aug. 24 and 23, and promising to furnish the Investigators with Information. The latter messages told the Missouri senator that the candidate would "get some matters into your hnds soon." Mr. White said he had brought nothing for Senator Reed. The latter explained he had informed the candidate that the committee would wel come any information. Calls Yearbook Sinister Mr. White, under questioning by Senators Spencer and Kenyon, paid a sinister influence "backing the Republican party which he knew of personally was the Republican yearbook being published by William Barnes." Discussion of the Barnes book disclosed that photographic copies of moral and financial support to the book, signed by prominent eastern men, including the Rockefellers, had disappeared from the records in which they were introduced Monday. A heated clash occurred between Senators Reed and Kenyon when Senator Reed insisted on an investigation of the disappearance of the papers. Senator Kenyon then questioned the witness about salaries paid speakers and asked particularly about Prof. John L. Hall, of the Scandinavian bureau of the Democratic national committee, who was shown in letters read by Senator New, as negotiating with both the Democratic and the Republican committees for his services. Cans the Professor The inquiry developed that Mr. Tl-V.tA iaMU.A4 T C IT.11 " "'-' i.-uifoc uuicarui nail n f"- following disclosures of the Senator Kenyon brought out that Governor Cox was to have a special train on his western trip which will last a month and asked if that train would not cost the entire $100,000 appropriated for the speaking campaign. Mr. White said he did not know what the cost would be. Senator Edge's examination drew fire from Senator Reed. The New Jersey member of the committee learned that Mr. White did not know that "Big Bill" Edwards, Harry Payne Whitney and other New York men were on the Democratic finance committee which functioned in the last campaign, and remarked that the present chairman seemed to have much ground to cover in covering up past affairs. Replying to questions by Senator Edge of New Jersey, Mr. White yesterday told the committee he had planned to place a fiction article, "Uncle Sam of Freedom Ridge" in country newspapers but had not yet ordered the plan carried out. Senator Edge referred to the article as propaganda in favor of the league of nations. Evasion of Spirit "Don't you think It would be an evasion of the spirit of the law at least. - . - "You say 'spirit of the law?"' replied White. "I think so." It was later brought out that the Democratic national committee was planning to spend $15,000 to furnish, this 8tory"free to small newspapers. The article was brought before th committee by' Representative Fred W. Britten of Illinois in connection with his charge that the British embassy at Washington bad supplied funds tor the Democratic campaign. Upham Chief Witness Fred W. Upham. national Republican treasurer, was the chief witness (Continued on Page Ten)

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